About Pricing Break Points: We try to breakout in each review the price range of the average menu pricing, and breakout restaurants into the following 5 price brackets with the emphasis on identifying the best dining spots in each area we serve regardless of price. We have found exceptional dining and fantastic service does not require “breaking the bank.”

Restaurant Price Ranges
 (For review discussion purposes): These price ranges do not include bar bills or wine charges. We do not include bar or wine tabs into any review… but if the restaurant has a great wine selection or features a favorite adult beverage you enjoy please feel free to share about it in your review.

“Dirt Cheap” = average meal pricing of $6.00
or less. Buffets $10.00 or less.

“Family Friendly” = average meal pricing of $15.00
or less. / Buffets $20.00 or less.

“Up-Scale Dining” = average meal pricing of $30.00
or less. / Buffets $30.00 or less.

“Gourmet Dining” = average meals above $30.00
 to $100.00

“Don’t Ask the price” = average meals above $100.00


100 Point Scoring System Explained

10 Point Max Value: 8 areas are scored on a 1 – 10 scale
(0 being the lowest possible, or worst and 10 being the very best).

Taste: 0 to 10 Points
Ambiance: 0 to 10 Points
Service: 0 to 10 Points
Cleanliness: 0 to 10 Points
Table Comfort: 0 to 10 Points
Menu Selection: 0 to 10 Points
Serving Sizes: 0 to 10 Points
Perceived Value: 0 to 10 Points

Enjoyment is scored on a 1 - 20 Point Scale

This provides for a maximum score of 100 for perfect restaurants. In writing your review(s) please consider the above points in your rating number (0 to 100 rating), and use these areas as focal points in explaining your likes and dislikes about the restaurant being rated. We would request a brief to moderate length written explanation along with your rating, but will post reviews with just the above areas clearly rated and totaled.

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